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What's on in Atlanta this weekend
125 events are on in Atlanta this weekend, Oct 16 to Oct 18. Each day shows the 12 bigger draws, graded by The ATL A-Side; the full guide has the rest.
Friday, October 16
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Ali Siddiq
MercyMe
San Holo
Waylon Wyatt
Cinderella — Atlanta Ballet
Stone Mountain Highland Games
Saturday, October 17
Monster Mash
Costume party for all ages: museum admission, trick-or-treating and a Halloween dance party, 10 AM to 3 PM, with optional puppet shows at 11, 1 and 3.
Brookhaven International Festival
A free, family-friendly cultural festival: live music and performances, international food trucks, a Kidz Zone, an art walk and a 5K benefiting We Love Buford Highway, 11 AM to 6 PM both days.
Tucker Ten-Tober Festival
The city's free 10th-anniversary finale: a family-friendly Oktoberfest from 3 PM, UGA vs. Auburn on the big screen at 3:30 and Starship on Main Street in the evening.
Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe
The Linda Lindas with Grace Bowers
Don Omar
Cinderella — Atlanta Ballet
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade
Two days of 100+ art vendors, live music and skate ramps.
Stone Mountain Highland Games
Sunday, October 18
Brookhaven International Festival
A free, family-friendly cultural festival: live music and performances, international food trucks, a Kidz Zone, an art walk and a 5K benefiting We Love Buford Highway, 11 AM to 6 PM both days.
Falcons vs Chicago Bears
Atlanta Streets Alive: West End to Grant Park
Open streets, 2 to 6 PM: the Southside route, Ralph David Abernathy Blvd and Georgia Ave closed to cars from West End to Grant Park. Free.
Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo
Hiss Golden Messenger
An Evening With Tom Key: The Making of Cotton Patch Gospel
The longtime artistic director on creating the show with Harry Chapin, 45 years on.
Atlanime Fest
Second year, now a four-day weekend mixing hip-hop and anime: gaming tournament, panels, live podcast taping, fashion show, closing party at the brewery next door.
Brett Cooper
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade
Two days of 100+ art vendors, live music and skate ramps.
Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands
Stone Mountain Highland Games
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